Loss Prevention Lead

Amer Sports

. Own end-to-end inventory management processes, including stock takes, to ensure inventory accuracy, integrity, and availability .

Posted 10/20/2026full-timeMoorabbin Airport • AustraliaSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in inventory management and loss prevention within a retail environment, with strong analytical skills to identify discrepancies and implement corrective actions. Proficient in using inventory systems and Excel to maintain stock integrity and support compliance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Inventory ManagementLoss PreventionAnalytical SkillsInventory / ERP System KnowledgeAttention to Detail

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Hard Skills

Inventory ManagementLoss Prevention Stock ControlShrinkage ManagementBarcode CountingRFID CountingAnalytical SkillsReconciliation SkillsOperational ComplianceStock ControlIncident Management

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationRelationship SkillsAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

Inventory SystemERP SystemExcel

Industry Keywords

Retail EnvironmentMulti-Brand RetailOmnichannel RetailShrinkage ProvisionsPhysical Security Controls

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own end-to-end inventory management processes, including stock takes, to ensure inventory accuracy, integrity, and availability
Proactively identify and resolve inventory discrepancies
Support inventory accuracy through disciplined stock control and zero-discrepancy stocktake standards
Support year-end audit requests
Identify shrinkage risks related to processes, theft, suppliers, and systems; recommend controls and support store compliance
Collaborate with the Warehouse Manager to maintain stock integrity
Own incident management, coordinate cross-functional investigations, identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and prevent recurrence
Lead and perform regular store audits for operational, compliance, and internal-control adherence
Run regular loss-prevention training for store teams
Oversee physical security controls for stores and warehouses, contribute during design stages, and manage vendor performance
Analyze store transaction data to identify unusual trends, investigate exceptions, and detect potential risks, fraud indicators, or process deficiencies
Partner with the Warehouse Manager, Retail Back Office, Store Managers, and Heads of Retail to protect retail operations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrated experience in loss prevention stock control, inventory management or shrinkage management within a retail environment across multiple stores/locations
Multi-brand or omnichannel retail experience
Finance or accounting exposure, including shrinkage provisions
Experience with barcode or RFID counting
Physically able to fulfil role requirements including manual handling, time on feet, travel to stores and warehouse, and some out-of-hours work for stocktakes
Willingness and ability to spend more than 60% of time in the field, including approximately 25% to 30% interstate and New Zealand travel
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in counting, recording and reconciling stock
Analytical and reconciliation skills, with ability to find root causes of variances
Working knowledge of an inventory / ERP system and Excel
Clear communication and relationship skills across Finance, warehouse, e-commerce and store teams

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Free products & generous allowances to fuel your adventures
Hybrid work model with added school holiday flexibility
6-Star Green Star HQ with sustainability at its core
Ongoing career development & growth opportunities
Regular staff events – from snow trips to fun runs
Paid volunteering days to give back to your community
The chance to grow your career across a global portfolio of iconic brands